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Dilnow Brook — Streams 41.5 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Monmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 565105
Catalogued on the USGS Monmouth quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Dilnow Brook — a stream — lies 41.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565105, Dilnow Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Monmouth quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dilnow Brook sits at 44.20035° N, 69.99950° W (DMS 44°12′01″ N, 69°59′58″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.21528° N, 70.01528° W (DMS 44°12′55″ N, 70°00′55″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 43 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dilnow Brook itself. The ones closest to Dilnow Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jock Stream | Purgatory | 1.4 mi |
| Jug Stream | Purgatory | 2.5 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Winthrop | 3.9 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Purgatory | 4 mi |
| Mud Mills Stream | Wayne | 4.1 mi |
| Tannery Brook | Wayne | 4.8 mi |
| Ashford Brook | Purgatory | 5.1 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Winthrop | 5.7 mi |
| Cold Stream | Gardiner | 6.8 mi |
| Potters Brook | Purgatory | 6.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Monmouth Quadrangle
The Monmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Dilnow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Danforth Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Norris Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Hodgman Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 71-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Dilnow Brook — 41.5 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.200°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dilnow Brook track the nearby Mud Pond lake (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dilnow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Monmouth Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Jock Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Dismal Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dilnow Brook located?
Dilnow Brook is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 41.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Monmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dilnow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dilnow Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dilnow Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565105 on the Monmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dilnow Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 42 other streams in Kennebec County, Maine.